Apple-Leek Pork Chops

[joelle]

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Ingredients
2 (4 ounce) lean boneless pork loin chops
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tart green apple, sliced
1 medium leek, white portion only, sliced
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 cups cooked wild rice or long grain rice
Directions
In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil for 3-4 minutes. Turn chops; add apple and leek. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the apple juice, orange peel, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.